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Shallow seismic-derived acoustic core logs

Conference · · Proc., Annu. Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6162324

A small micro-computer system with analog-to-digital sampling intervals to 30 microseconds has been developed for field processing of shallow seismic data. This digitizing capability plus an absorption model for marine sediments has allowed the development of a system for predicting acoustic impedance versus travel time. Utilizing regional data tables for soil type versus acoustic impedance and absorption such as Hamilton and Bachman/sup 8/ has allowed for the actual prediction of soil type, density, and grain size as a function of depth. The prediction accuracy is closely related to the signal-to-noise (S/N) of the received data, while the depth of penetration and resolution is related to the seismic frequencies employed. The model is discussed in detail with two years of data examples versus actual core data from the Beaufort Sea and Vancouver offshore areas given for review. Application areas such as dredging, pipeline surveys, and material location for offshore construction are discussed. In addition, limitations and further signal processing requirements are reviewed.

Research Organization:
Caulfield Engineering
OSTI ID:
6162324
Report Number(s):
CONF-8405208-
Journal Information:
Proc., Annu. Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc., Annu. Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN OSTCB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English